Day 1 - John O Groats to Golspie - Windy!!!

After an early start and monsterous breakfast (porridge, eggs on toast, banana and pankakes) courtesy of Mary and Mark at John o'Groats Guest house, it was time to don on our Lycra for day one!
First stop - a quick five minute ride north to famous John o'Groats sign post. 
The skies were looking a little grizzly but luckily the rain held off for most of the day. Boy was it windy though!!! 
After over 3 hours of fighting the relentless head wind, it was a welcome sight to see a road side tearoom. A date slice and a cup of tea later we felt refreshed and ready to tackle the next few hours of wind fighting riding. 
At last. The end is in sight. 
After booking into our B and B, a quick stroll to the chippy was in order! Haddock and chips all round. 







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